Category: Immigration Guidance

Maple News reports that the federal government of Canada has received a court-approved extension to amend the First-Generation Limit (FGL) in the Citizenship Act, a rule that currently affects Canadian citizens who were born abroad and wish to pass citizenship to their children also born outside Canada. The original deadline […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented new interim measures to help foreign nationals impacted by Canada’s restrictive citizenship-by-descent rules. Historically, Canadian citizenship could only be passed to the first generation of children born abroad. This meant that Canadians born overseas were unable to transmit […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s population could grow significantly over the next five decades, reaching 63 million by the year 2073. This forecast comes from Statistics Canada’s newly released population projections, which model a range of growth scenarios influenced heavily by immigration. Under its medium-growth scenario (referred to as M1), […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s population has exceeded 41 million for the first time, largely fueled by new arrivals through immigration. According to recently released data from Statistics Canada, the country reached a total population of 41,012,563 as of April 1, 2024—just 10 months after crossing the 40 million mark […]

Maple News reports that tax season can be particularly challenging for self-employed newcomers to Canada, who face a more complex filing process compared to traditional employees. Unlike salaried workers, self-employed individuals must maintain their own bookkeeping and carefully deduct eligible business expenses from their income when completing their T1 tax […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is extending certain federally funded settlement services to specific groups of temporary residents (TRs). While these services were traditionally available only to permanent residents and refugees, some TRs now qualify, particularly those transitioning to permanent status or working under […]

Maple News reports that as of May 30, 2024, Canadian and U.S. border authorities have implemented new restrictions on the practice of ‘flagpoling’ by limiting both the number of participating ports of entry (POEs) and their hours of service. A total of 12 Canada–U.S. land border crossings will continue to […]

Maple News reports that moving to Canada is a major milestone that brings with it both excitement and responsibility. To help future newcomers make a confident and smooth transition, planning ahead is key. From gathering documents to choosing your new city, here’s a practical pre-arrival checklist to guide your journey. […]

Maple News reports that newcomers filing taxes in Canada for the first time can now benefit from professional guidance, thanks to a newly released webinar that explains the essentials of tax filing for immigrants. Filing taxes is not only a legal responsibility but also a gateway to accessing important government […]

Maple News reports that former U.S. President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump may now be deemed criminally inadmissible to Canada, following his conviction on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records in a New York hush money case. Under Canadian immigration law, individuals convicted of offenses outside Canada […]

Maple News reports that the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) has released a detailed report calling for a major legislative overhaul of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). According to CILA, the current IRPA, which has remained largely unchanged since its introduction in 2001, is outdated and no longer […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s public dental care initiative—the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP)—is set to expand its coverage on June 27, now including children under 18 from eligible households. Launched in late 2023 to support low- and middle-income Canadians, the CDCP is a multi-phase government program designed to ease […]

Maple News reports that Canada is set to launch two new pilot programs that will offer permanent residency to eligible caregivers upon their arrival in the country, a significant shift from the existing caregiver immigration process. This update comes ahead of the June 17 expiration of the current Home Child […]

According to Maple News, achieving a high score on the IELTS exam is a critical step for individuals aiming to immigrate to Canada or pursue academic and professional opportunities in English-speaking environments. Recognized globally, IELTS scores are often key to unlocking permanent residency, obtaining work or study permits, and registering […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued comprehensive guidance on how immigration applicants can obtain a police certificate—a key document required in many immigration programs, including Express Entry and applications for permanent or temporary residence. A police certificate is an official statement confirming whether an […]

Maple News reports that language proficiency remains a key criterion for most of Canada’s economic immigration programs. If you’re planning to immigrate to Canada through one of these streams, chances are you’ll need to prove your ability to speak English or French by taking an approved language test. Immigration, Refugees […]